Do unto others..

First off, you must LOVE yourself for this lesson to play out as God would will it to. In Luke 6:27-31 it says, "but I tell you who hear me, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking it. give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. do to others as you would have them do to you." If you do not care a bout yourself then you will go around not caring about others. Take pride in the creation that you are. God did not make a mistake when he formed you. He took careful consideration to think through each dna strand, molecule and brain cell he instilled in you. So lift your head up high, do not be proud in a vain sense, but take delight in what He has molded you to be for Him.
I actually have always thought that I did a pretty good job about not getting upset at people for little things. In fact, I tend to say things like, "Lord, thank you for that stoplight you made me get stuck at because I saw the accident down the road that you kept me safe from". " Bless that person who thought it would be a game or challenge to steal from me. " Now, there have been times I have prayed, "Lord, if it be your will allow that p erson that just flew around me in a rage in his car to get pulled over by a cop up ahead..." then as I am driving past I laugh "ha ha ha" as I see hi m sitting there with the highway patrol. Is this loving those as ourself? Technically no, but I think if we would all be honest we could admit we have done that or worse from time to time. God is looking for people who are bold enough to turn the other cheek and give a soft answer and show Christ in our actions instead of what people are expecting to see. How will we ever reach a dying lost community if we are responding in trying situations the same way they would? There is a point I do believe that you can not let someone take advantage of you. But that's another story....Stay smart about it and safe, but let your light shine and instead of getting upset pray that God would give you a love for that person and an understanding of why they did what they did. remember...God hates sin/bad but loves the sinner. For ALL (yes, us...all of us) have sinned and come short of the glory of God. so see...we ain't no better then anyone else out there...We just know we have forgiveness and intercession when we do fail. and we have a home in heaven ready and waiting for us. Now, won't it be so much better if we have some company to fill the mansion with?? I challenge myself and anyone reading this to reach out to one or two people this week and show true christian love to them. If it doesn't change their hearts just sit back and watch what it does for your own! bite your tongue, grit your teeth, whatever it takes...but rise to the challenge. I'll keep you posted on where mine falls into play . Just hoping it isn't some crazy person driving and texting and swerving...I have a hard time with swervers.... :) Lord bless those who annoy me when i am trying to keep my family safe and trying to get from one place to another and they opt to take the more dangerous driving technique. Keep them safe from an accident but bring them to an understanding of the harm they are causing out there! Amen! :) :)